Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1889, Tijuana, Mexico, is founded. In 1897, Bull Connor, American police officer (died 1973) was born. In 1958, Hugo Sánchez, Mexican footballer, coach, and manager was born. In 1960, Congo Crisis: The State of Katanga breaks away from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In 1962, Fumiya Fujii, Japanese music artist was born. In 1965, Ernesto Hoost, Dutch kick-boxer and sportscaster was born. In 1968, Michael Geist, Canadian journalist and academic was born. In 1971, Pedro Rodríguez, Mexican racing driver (born 1940) passed away. In 1979, Claude Wagner, Canadian lawyer, judge, and politician (born 1925) passed away. In 2015, Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán escapes from the maximum security Altiplano prison in Mexico, his second escape. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Mysterious ‘Mexican Batman’ fighting crime and duct taping suspects to street posts
Mexico now has its own ‘Batman’ on the streets It looks as though Batman has swapped Gotham for Mexico, where he has apparently taken it upon himself to crack down on motorbike thieves in an unexpected side quest. As motorbike thefts continue to increase in Lagos de Moreno, Jalisco, an unidentified vigilante has taken it []
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BoingBoing
· Jun 30, 2026
"Mexican Batman" tapes suspected thieves to lamp posts
A Mexican vigilante is chasing down suspected thieves in Lagos de Moreno and duct-taping them to lampposts. He has acquired the unimaginative nickname Batman in local media reports; police would like him to stop. Many of them were reportedly sporting moustaches, cat whiskers, and had ratero, the Spanish word for thief, scribbled on their faces by the anonymous crime hunter. — Read the rest The post Mexican Batman tapes suspected thieves to lamp posts appeared first on Boing Boing.
Times of India
· Jun 28, 2026
The dark knight of Jalisco: Mexico's 'Batman' hunts motorcycle thieves, leaves them taped to lampposts
The dark knight of Jalisco: Mexico's 'Batman' hunts motorcycle thieves, leaves them taped to lampposts
Proto Thema - English
· Jun 29, 2026
Mexico’s ‘Batman’ vigilante hunts motorcycle thieves and ties them to poles
It's gone viral in Mexico – Police are searching for the man who's taking the law into his own hands** The post Mexico’s ‘Batman’ vigilante hunts motorcycle thieves and ties them to poles appeared first on ProtoThema English.
Drudge Report
· Jul 9, 2026
Sheriff slams feds: Bunch of Bullies!
Sheriff slams feds: Bunch of Bullies! (First column, 7th story, link) Related stories:Mexico Threatens Legal Action Against ICE Over Shooting of Illegal Alien in Texas...The Critically Panned Vigilante Movie That Found an Audience via Musk... Drudge Report Feed needs your support! Become a Patron
Latestly.com
· Jun 29, 2026
Batman of Lagos De Moreno: Mexico Cops Hunt Mysterious Vigilante Who Duct-Taped Motorcycle Thieves to Lampposts
The Batman of Lagos de Moreno has become the focus of a police investigation in Jalisco, Mexico, after allegedly capturing suspected motorcycle thieves, beating them and duct-taping them to lampposts. The incidents have gone viral online, dividing public opinion between those praising the vigilante's actions and others warning that vigilante justice undermines the rule of law.
KTLA 5
· Jul 9, 2026
Video shows violent Santa Ana chain robbery
Police are asking for the public's help identifying a group of suspects accused of violently attacking and robbing a man in Santa Ana, an assault that was captured on surveillance video, KTLA's Chip Yost reports. Details: https://ktla.com/news/california/santa-ana-police-seek-6-to-8-suspects-in-violent-chain-robbery-caught-on-camera/ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1
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Related coverage for "Mysterious ‘Mexican Batman’ fighting crime and duct taping suspects to street posts": BoingBoing — "Mexican Batman" tapes suspected thieves to lamp posts. Times of India — The dark knight of Jalisco: Mexico's 'Batman' hunts motorcycle thieves, leaves them taped to lampposts. Proto Thema - English — Mexico’s ‘Batman’ vigilante hunts motorcycle thieves and ties them to poles. Drudge Report — Sheriff slams feds: Bunch of Bullies!. Latestly.com — Batman of Lagos De Moreno: Mexico Cops Hunt Mysterious Vigilante Who Duct-Taped Motorcycle Thieves to Lampposts. KTLA 5 — Video shows violent Santa Ana chain robbery